Computer Hacking Forensic Investigator

Computer hacking forensic investigation is the process of detecting hacking attacks and properly extracting evidence to report the crime and conduct audits to prevent future attacks.

Computer forensics is simply the application of computer investigation and analysis techniques in the interests of determining potential legal evidence.

Evidence might be sought in a wide range of computer crime or misuse, including but not limited to theft of trade secrets, theft of or destruction of intellectual property, and fraud. Computer forensic investigators can draw on an array of methods for discovering data that resides in a computer system, or recovering deleted, encrypted, or damaged file information.

According to the market research report published by IndustryARC, by 2020, the digital forensics market will reach 4.8 billion USD.IndustryARC also predicts that the maximum use of digital forensics is from the federal sector and this will grow from $1,097.2 million in 2015 to $2,060.5 million by 2020.

The major drivers for this are increasing threats from cybercrime and terrorist attacks. Foote Partners, which tracks information technology (IT) jobs across all skill levels, projects the global demand for cyber security talent to rise to six million by 2019, with an expected shortfall of 1.5 million professionals.

Over the last many years, EC-Council’s CHFI certification has gained massive traction and recognition amongst Fortune 500 enterprises globally. It has immensely benefited professionals from law enforcement, criminal investigation, defense, and security field.

CHFI v9, the latest version of the program has been designed for professionals handling digital evidence while investigating cybercrimes.

It is developed by an experienced panel of subject matter experts and industry specialists and also has set global standards for computer forensics best practices. In addition, it also aims at elevating the knowledge, understanding, and skill levels of in cyber security and forensics practitioners.

CHFI v9 covers detailed methodological approach to computer forensic and evidence analysis. It provides the necessary skillset for identification of intruder’s footprints and gathering necessary evidence for its prosecution. All major tools and theories used by the cyber forensic industry are covered in the curriculum.

The certification can fortify the applied knowledge level of law enforcement personnel, system administrators, security officers, defense and military personnel, legal professionals, bankers, computer and network security professionals, and anyone who is concerned about the integrity of the network and digital investigations.

It is a comprehensive course covering major forensic investigation scenarios that enables students to acquire the necessary hands-on experience on various forensic investigation techniques and standard forensic tools necessary to successfully carry out computer forensic investigation leading to the prosecution of perpetrators

CHFI presents a methodological approach to computer forensic including searching and seizing,chain-of-custody, acquisition, preservation, analysis and reporting of digital evidence

Prerequisites:

• IT/forensics professionals with basic knowledge on IT/cyber security, computer forensics, and incident response.
• Prior completion of CEH training would be an advantage.

Who Should Attend:

• Anyone interested in cyber forensics/investigations
• Attorneys, legal consultants, and lawyers
• Law enforcement officers
• Police officers
• Federal/ government agents
• Defense and military
• Detectives/ investigators
• IT professionals, IT directors/ managers
• System/network engineers
• Security analyst/ architect/ auditors/ consultants
• Recommended next exam or course
• CHFI v8 Certification

Syllabus:

• Computer Forensics in Today’s World
• Computer Forensics Investigation Process
• Understanding Hard Disks and File Systems
• Defeating Anti-Forensics Techniques
• Operating System Forensics
• Network Forensics
• Investigating Web Attacks
• Database Forensics
• Cloud Forensics
• Malware Forensics
• Investigating Email Crimes
• Mobile Forensics
• Forensics Report Writing and Presentation